DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Arrive 29th Jan - Depart 4th Feb 2027
6 NIGHT VIP TOUR
From €1790 per person
What a Tour, we have lined up for 2027. Join us for a very special 6 Night Dublin Racing Festival trip next year. Our tour includes a visit to top Irish Trainer Gordon Elliott at his Cullentra Stables and Gavin Cromwell at his Danestown yard with Lunch included at the iconic Bective Stud. These Top trainer stable visits with 2 fabulous days of top quality racing at Leopardstown for the prestigious Dublin Racing Festival, and additional racing at Punchestown and Limerick, both with VIP Hospitality in our Race and Stay Private Suite with all transport and some meals included makes up into the ultimate National Hunt fan tour. 8 Grade 1 races and a large number of listed and valuable Hurdle and Chase races to enjoy on 3 of Ireland's top jump courses with everything arranged for you.
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WHATS INCLUDED
This fabulous 6 Night Tour INCLUDES all you need for a Great Dublin Racing Festival
* After you book you are welcome to upgrade your Leopardstown tickets to Premier or Hospitality
ITINERARY
Friday
Our Driver will take you to the 4* Lawlors Hotel to check in and our welcome dinner.
Saturday
After our Preview Show we will depart for day 1 of the Dublin Racing Festival.
Sunday
After breakfast we will depart for Leopardstown for day 2 of the fabulous Dublin Racing Festival.
Monday
Today we go racing at Punchestown with Lunch in Race and Stay's Private Suite included..
Tuesday
Today we go racing at Limerick with Lunch in Race and Stay's Private Suite included..
Wednesday
A visit to the stables of top Irish trainers Gordon Elliott and Gavin Cromwell with Lunch included.
Thursday 4th February
We will transport you back to Dublin Airport.
WHEN YOU BOOK
Over 80,000 happy guests have booked with Race and Stay and when you book with us you can chose to pay a €100 deposit or Pay In Full. Either way your payment to us is fully refundable anytime up until 28/12/26. When you book you will be automatically emailed a BOOKING CONFIRMATION which contains all the details of your requested booking.
AFTER YOU BOOK
Our booking terms are very fair and easy to understand, for both you and us. After you have booked you can email us to change anything, add extras or cancel your booking in full and receive a full refund anytime up until 31 days before you arrive. From 31 days through event no refunds are possible but you may be able to change some minor details.
RACING PREVIEW SHOW
Our Dublin Racing Festival Preview show takes place at 10:00am in Lawlors Hotel on Saturday Morning before Racing. Hosted by a Racing Post or Racing TV presenter with special invited guests as they mark your card for the two days of top class racing at Leopardstown ahead.
DUBLIN RACING FESTIVAL
Dublin Racing Festival features 4 Grade 1 races each day and a number of high value supporting contests to enjoy. Racing starts at 13:15 on Saturday and concludes at 16:45. On Sunday the first race is due off at 12:40 and the last race is at 16:25. We will make sure all guests arrive early on both days.
AT LEOPARDSTOWN
Both days will be very busy but great fun. There are several food and drinks outlets outside and inside the grandstand. Entertainment will be on during the afternoon and after racing so if you want to stay on, please do, you can get a taxi back to the hotel if you leave after the coach has departed.
PUNCHESTOWN
Our Race and Stay coach will depart from the front of the Hotel at 11:30am on Monday for our race day at Punchestown. The first race is due off at 13:15pm. You'll enjoy the races from the comfort of The Race and Stay Private Suite overlooking the finish. Our package also includes a fabulous buffet lunch.
LIMERICK RACES
Our Race and Stay coach will depart from the front of the Hotel at 10:30am on Tuesday for our race day at Limerick. The first race is due off at 13:00pm. You'll enjoy the races from the comfort of The Race and Stay Private Suite overlooking the finish. Our package also includes a fabulous buffet lunch.
GORDON ELLIOTT & GAVIN CROMWELL TOUR
Our Race and Stay coach will depart from the front of the Hotel at 08:00am on Wednesday for our trip to 2 of Ireland's best trainers Gordon Elliott at his famous Cullentra Yard and Gavin Cromwell at his Danestown Stables. Great tours followed by a lunch at the iconic Bective Stud, home to many champiopn jumpers.
TICKETS & HOSPITALITY
Your race tickets in this package at Leopardstown are General Admission. They allow access to all public areas but you can upgrade to the Premier Level with Reserved seat or a VIP Hospitality Package after you book at additional cost. Just let us know what suits you and we'll make sure you get what you want.
RACE TRANSPORT
We run one coach each day to all racecourses. Your guest information will contain all transport times and we go direct to the racecourse. When you are dropped off it may be a short walk from the coach park to the entrance. Return coaches depart from where you were dropped off 30 minutes after the last race.
WHAT TO WEAR
There is no formal dress code on Irish Racecourses For the Ladies, if you want to “glam up for the day” please do so, but do also dress for the weather. For the Gents, smart casual always works in all areas. For the stable tours please bring comfortable outerwear and waterproof shoes, it is a racing stable after all !!
CHECKING IN
Please go to Hotel reception and check in. If you arrive before check in time (3:30pm) you may not have access to your room. In this case the Hotel will store your luggage for you until your room is ready. The Hotel will be 100% full during this event so please be prepared for a longer check in time than normal.
OUR GUEST DESK
Our Race and Stay guest desk is located a short distance from Hotel reception. Our staff are based there from early each morning and this is where you will collect your race tickets from each day. We are there to help you have the best time possible. Please check our screens for the latest information.
YOUR ROOM AND COMFORT
Lawlors Guest rooms are all en-suite are very comfortable and feature signature Beds and Pillows. You'll have plenty of hanging space for your clothes, with in room safe, tea and coffee station, hairdryer, flat screen TV and channels, iron and board, fluffy towels and all you need for your stay.
EATING AND DRINKING
There are 3 main food options at Lawlors. The Bistro restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Atrium for casual dining and Vi's Restaurant for a more intimate dining experience. The Random Inn serves Beers and Spirits with entertainment at weekends. Bookings essential for all meals: Call + 353 45 906444
THE RANDOM INN BAR
The Random Inn is a great spot for a drink and to enjoy the Racing TV replays of the days action on the big screen. Very busy at weekends and a locals favorite too the Bar is open from 5pm until late. Great Cocktails, a wide selection of beers, wines and spirits and there is always entertainment at weekends.
NAAS TOWN
Naas Town is the social hub of the local area with many great local bars, restaurants and entertainment each night, all within walking distance of Lawlors Hotel. A few suggestions are Haydens Bar, McCormacks, and Kavanaghs. All have entertainment at weekends. Tommy Fletchers for an old style Irish Pub experience
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Please Note
All information is given "as is" at the time of publication. Some items, especially on tour packages may change according to Weather, Stable availability, or any other reason outside of our control. Should any changes be required after you book we will get in touch and inform you of the change. Your final guest information will be emailed to you during the second week of January which will contain all you'll need to know about your stay with us. If you have any questions about the Dublin Racing Festival please do email us HERE
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What our Guests Say
TESTIMONIALS
" Once again I would like to thank you and your team for another wonderful festival experience, with a special thank you to Amanda, the way we are treated from arrival to departure is second to none & speaks volumes for your professionalism & dedication to your guests. " Brynn
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